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Montane Men’s Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket Review

Rik Henderson, January 2, 2019, Outdoor Clothing Reviews, Outdoor Gear Reviews, Waterproof Jacket and Trousers Reviews, montane, 0

Rik Henderson reviews the Montane Fast Alpine Stretch Neo Jacket which has been tested thoroughly on his recent round of...

Walk up Great Gable from Honister Pass via Brandreth

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Great Gable via Moses’ Trod from Honister Pass

Dave Roberts, December 29, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Northern England Walks, Routes, Hard Walk, 0

The route up Great Gable from Honister Slate Mines is one of the most popular route up England’s 4th...

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All the Walking Routes up Great Gable

Dave Roberts, December 28, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Walks Up, 0

Great Gable is perhaps the most iconic mountain in the Lake District. While that’s an overused description that’s practically...

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The Coniston Round

Dave Chick, December 23, 2018, Lake District Southern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Northern England Walks, Routes, Strenuous Walk, 0

A visit to Coniston is almost unimaginable without climbing its most famed peak; the Old Man of Coniston. It...

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Walk up Great Gable from Honister Pass via Brandreth

Dave Chick, December 17, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Northern England Walks, Routes, 0

There has been a slate mine at Honister since 1728 and, in its current form, is the last working...

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Walk up Old Man of Coniston via Dow Crag and the South Rake

Dave Chick, December 17, 2018, Lake District Southern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Northern England Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

A visit to Coniston is almost unimaginable without climbing its most famed peak; the Old Man of Coniston. It dominates...

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Walk up Great Gable from Seathwaite via Gillercomb

Dave Chick, December 14, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

As well as getting to the Scafells, Seathwaite can be used as a starting point for routes up Great...

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Short Walk from Bowness to Cockshott Point

Dave Roberts, December 9, 2018, Lake District Far Eastern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Low Level and Easier Walks in the Lake District, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

This is a very short walk along Windermere’s shore at Bowness-on-windermere in the Lake District. The route starts from...

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Windermere West Shore Lakeside Walk

Dave Roberts, December 8, 2018, Lake District Walks, Low Level and Easier Walks in the Lake District, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

The West Shore Walk along Windermere is one of the best low level walks in the Lake District. It’s...

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The Three Beinns From Brodick

Ian Tupman, December 6, 2018, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Walks in Scotland, Walks on Arran, 0

One of the classics on Arran, this route includes one of the four Corbetts on the island along with...

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The Tissington Trail

Dave Roberts, December 4, 2018, Cycling and Mountain Biking in the UK, Mountain Biking and Cycling in England, Peak District Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Walks in the Peak District - White Peak, 0

The Tissington Trail is one of the most popular cycling and walking routes in the Peak District. It follows...

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Easy Walk up Brant Fell from Bowness on Windemere

Tryfan Williams, December 4, 2018, Lake District Far Eastern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Low Level and Easier Walks in the Lake District, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Moderate Walk, 0

This easy walk from Bowness on Winderemere takes you out from the busy tourist town of Bowness and up...

8 Blencathra - The Highest Mountains In England - The Top 25

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All the Walking Routes up Blencathra

Dave Roberts, December 1, 2018, Lake District Northern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Walks Up, All the walks up, 0

Blencathra, one known primarily as Saddleback, is a popular mountain in the Lake District’s Northern Fells. It may only...

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Paramo Quito Jacket Review – A Five Year Update!

Dave Roberts, December 1, 2018, Outdoor Clothing Reviews, Outdoor Gear Reviews, Waterproof Jacket and Trousers Reviews, Outdoor Gear Review, paramo, running, shiny shiny, waterproofs, 1

Dave Roberts Reviews the Paramo Quito Jacket in glorious orange, with an update of how well the jacket is...

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Lon Gwynant Walk – Pen-y-pass to Beddgelert

Dave Roberts, November 30, 2018, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Routes, Walking, Walks in North Wales, Walks in Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd Walks, Moderate Walk, Trail or Fell Runs, 1

While most will visit Snowdonia for the mountain walks, there’s lots of good low level and easier walking in...

Walk up Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route from Borrowdale

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Best Walks from Wasdale in the Lake District

Dave Roberts, November 26, 2018, Best Walks in, Lake District Walks, Walks From, Walks in Britain and Ireland, Walks From, 0

There are few, if any, other places like Wasdale in the Lake District. Despite boasting the tallest mountain in...

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Walk up Middle Fell, Seatallan and Buckbarrow from Wastwater

Dave Chick, November 24, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, All the Gear no Idea, Lake District, Local Experts, 0

The Lake District Wainwright of Seatallan, along with it’s lower neighbouring Middle Fell and Buckbarrow, have the unfortunate task...

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Montane Halogen 25 pack Review

Dave Roberts, November 24, 2018, Outdoor Gear Reviews, Packs, montane, 0

Dave Roberts has been grabbing day walks where he can over the last few months, and brings us his...

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Walk up Old Man of Coniston from Coniston via Church Beck

Dave Chick, November 22, 2018, Lake District Southern Fells Walks, Lake District Walks, Northern England Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

A visit to Coniston is almost unimaginable without climbing its most famed peak; the Old Man of Coniston. It...

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Walk up Great Gable from Wasdale Head via Sty Head and Aaron Slack

Dave Chick, November 22, 2018, Lake District Walks, Lake District Western Fells Walks, Routes, Walks in Britain and Ireland, 0

Ask anyone to draw a mountain and they will probably (and unwittingly) draw Great Gable. Seen from Wasdale it...

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